Autodesk Building Design Suite 2012 - Premium

Autodesk® Building Design Suite Premium 2012 offers architects and engineers an optimized set of tools in a single economical and convenient package. Create compelling visualizations, document more efficiently, and take advantage of Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Intelligent Model-Based Design

Autodesk® Building Design Suite Premium 2012 software provides architects and engineers with an optimized set of tools in a single economical and convenient package. This premium building design suite supports Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows, efficient documentation, and the creation of compelling visualizations.

• Create better buildings with intelligent model–based design.
• Produce compelling visualizations to market ideas more successfully.
• Use integrated analysis to inform design and construction decisions.

Includes:

• AutoCAD®
• AutoCAD® Architecture
• AutoCAD® MEP
• AutoCAD® Structural Detailing
• Autodesk® Showcase®
• Autodesk® SketchBook® Designer
• Autodesk® Revit® Architecture
• Autodesk® Revit® MEP
• Autodesk® Revit® Structure
• Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design

Exceptional value and competitive advantage.

Autodesk® Building Design Suite is a comprehensive software solution, combining the tools you need for both CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows in one flexible, cost-effective package.Autodesk Building Design Suite gives you the power of BIM, with tools for modeling, visualization, and documentation all in a cost-effective solution so you can compete for new work, whether the project requires CAD or BIM. Three editions of the Autodesk Building Design Suite are available to meet your particular business needs and offer you the depth and breadth of the Autodesk portfolio.

Autodesk® Building Design Suite Premium:
For architects and engineers who need an optimized set of tools including the power of Building Information Modeling (BIM), the familiarity of AutoCAD software applications for efficient documentation, and Autodesk 3ds Max Design software for compelling visualizations in a single economical and convenient package.

The Cost Effective Path to BIM.

AutoCAD® design and documentation software is one of the world’s leading 2D and 3D CAD tools.

AutoCAD® Architecture, AutoCAD® MEP, and AutoCAD® Structural Detailing software helps you efficiently design, document, and share drawings using authentic, reliable DWG technology.

Autodesk® Showcase® helps you market and present your designs by transforming digital models into photorealistic imagery and immersive, interactive presentations.

Autodesk® SketchBook® Designer gives you an effective tool for design illustration and graphic communication.

Autodesk® Revit® Architecture software is the BIM solution built for architects that helps you deliver higher-quality, more accurate model-based architectural designs.

Autodesk® Revit® MEP BIM software for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers provides an integrated design, analysis, and documentation tool to support accurate and efficient building systems projects from concept to construction.

Autodesk® Revit® Structure BIM software for structural engineering helps you to more confidently predict the performance of your structural designs and more clearly communicate your design intent to project team members and owners.

Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design software lets you rapidly review design concepts, more accurately analyze daylight effects, and create high-impact marketing visuals.

Autodesk Building Design Suite helps you:

• Move to BIM at your own pace
• Maximize the CAD and BIM investments you've already made.
• Leverage information inside the intelligent 3D model to create better buildings.
• Use integrated analysis to inform your design and construction decisions.
• Produce compelling visualizations and walkthroughs to market your ideas more successfully.
• Create consistent, higher-quality construction documentation and as-built models.
• Accelerate your project schedules and decrease your costs.
• Improve control over your project outcomes with valuable insight across the building lifecycle.

System Requirements:

• Operating system: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional operating system, Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business operating system (SP2 or higher), or Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system (SP3 or higher)
• For general animation and rendering (typically fewer than 1,000 objects or 100,000 polygons):
• Intel® Pentium® 4 1.4 GHz or equivalent AMD® processor with SSE2 technology*
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
• 2 GB swap space (4 GB recommended)
• 3 GB free hard drive space
• Direct3D® 10 technology, Direct3D 9, or OpenGL-capable graphics card† (256 MB or higher video card memory, 1 GB or higher recommended)
• Three-button mouse with mouse driver software
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 8.0 internet browser or higher or Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 internet browser or higher